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What makes a good healthy strong marriage/relationship? - Coggle Diagram
What makes a good healthy strong marriage/relationship?
BE AGREEABLE
expert in personality psychology
is deemed one of the basic traits
This entails being empathetic
have a positive view on human nature
pathological narcissist
cause pain and anguish
leave destruction in their wake
TRUST
harp on about trustworthiness
be at the forefront of desirable traits
secure a long-lasting meaningful relationship
trust is a sub-category of companionship
be the foundation of human nature
our basic genetic construct
pass on our genetics
when lonely and miserable
GIVE MORE THAN YOU RECEIVE
need to be less self-absorbed
put aside their own personal interests
with the aim of
be more moralistic and altruistic towards
such attitudes are usually reciprocated
want what’s best for oneself
it’s innate to some extent
in the emotions department
HAVE COMMON INTERESTS
be on the same page entirely
share the same common interests
Some claim that ‘opposites attract’
the evidence is out there
be involved with someone
drive me round the bend
DON'T TAKE MARRIAGE FOR GRANTED
years of marriage or togetherness
fall into the trap of
take each other for granted
there’s just no spark anymore
lose the value and appreciation for one another
it’s crucial to reignite that spark
some couples just shut down
see life and marriage as a routine
the remedy for this is
it comes down to making an effort
BUILD A TIGHT-KNIT FAMILY
build a loving family
the cornerstone of human civilization
pass down our genetic codes
a tight-knit family
guarantees ultimate success for the offspring
deal with life’s trials and tribulations
it’s absolutely horrific
many households are broken these days
kids bear the brunt of domestic abuse
DEVELOP EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
a key attribute in maintaining a healthy relationship
the couple may drift apart
look upon each other with contempt
either partner must continually strive to be better
be more self-aware of their emotions
Emotional Intelligence
an important social skill to master
can definitely change things around
REVIVE THE PASSION
be a determining factor
passion becomes a rare treat
at times non-existent
make a conscious effort
inject some action into a stale relationship
rekindle the love
fuel the passion
get off our backsides
let our feelings wither away